MSF (Doctors Without Borders)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) UK and Ireland is part of the international humanitarian medical organization known as Doctors Without Borders. Founded in 1971, MSF is an independent charity that provides emergency medical aid and healthcare to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, and exclusion from healthcare around the world. Operating in over 70 countries, MSF is recognized for delivering impartial medical care regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

In the UK, MSF focuses on providing general and mental healthcare to asylum seekers, including a collaboration with Doctors of the World UK to support healthcare at the former RAF Wethersfield military barracks. Globally, MSF teams consist of medical professionals and logistical experts who work in challenging environments to deliver both emergency and long-term medical care. The organization is primarily funded by private donors, ensuring operational independence and the ability to respond quickly to crises. MSF UK and Ireland also engage in advocacy to raise awareness of the needs of vulnerable populations affected by war, natural disasters, and systemic healthcare exclusion.